Lots of festivals this week

Here's a listing of some upcoming festivals happening in the Buffalo area.

Friendship Festival
July 2 -5. An international celebration of the culture and heritage shared by Canada and the U.S. Events include free concerts, crafts, midway and family attractions. Spectacular fireworks highlight the two national holidays.
Various locations
Buffalo, NY
888-333-1987
www.friendshipfestival.com

Great Blue Heron Music Festival
July 3- Jul 5
A 3-day celebration of music and dance on 300 acres in the Amish countryside. Programming includes Roots, Rock Zydeco, Blues, Old-time and Bluegrass bands. Food, all night dance tent, camping and swimming.
Sherman, NY
716-487-1781
www.greatblueheron.com

The French & Indian War Encampment
July 3-5
More than 2000 living history demonstrations depict the 1759 siege of Niagara. Battle demonstrations, living history camps, sutlers and more. New York State's signature French & Indian War event for 2009.
Old Fort Niagara
Buffalo, NY
716-745-7611
www.oldfortniagara.org

Chautauqua Craft Alliance
July 7-10
29th annual festival with 67 craftsmen and artists in all media, including jewelry, clay, fiber, leather, wood, painting, metal and more.
Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua, NY
716-753-0240
www.chautauquacraftalliance.org

Annual Grease Pole Festival
July 10-12 2009
The area's oldest Puerto Rican heritage festival, featuring live bands, games, Latino cuisine and youth talent show.
Pucho, Inc. Community Center 261 Swan St.
Buffalo, NY
716-852-1648

Taste of Buffalo Presented by Tops
July 11-12
The Taste of Buffalo is one of the nation's largest food festivals and attracts more than 450,000 people annually to the event. The Taste features dozens of Buffalo's best restaurants serving some of the most enjoyable foods the region has to offer.
Downtown
Buffalo, NY
716-652-0628
www.tasteofbuffalo.com



PRESS RELEASE: July 1, 2009
RE: Chainsaw Art at Olde Sanborn Days
FROM: Eva Nicklas 754-0166


(Sanborn, NY) Once again, Lewiston Council on the Arts joins the festivities
at the annual Olde Sanborn Days Arts & Crafts Show on July 11 & 12
from (Saturday) 10:00AM to 5:00 PM and (Sunday) 11:00 AM - 4:00
PM. The Council is proud to partner with the Rotary Club of Niagara County
Central to present a weekend residency for X-TREME Art sculptor and Chainsaw
Chick, Alicia Charlton. Alicia is a "Master of the Chainsaw" and has won critical
acclaim for her beautiful carving style in numerous competitions.


Starting with a three foot tall log, while the chainsaw roars and sawdust flies,
Alicia brings her sculptures to life. She is a master carver and will complete her
masterpieces to the delight of onlookers during the two days of the festivities
which are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Niagara County-Central. The family
oriented event is FREE to the public at the Sanborn Fire Hall grounds on Rt.
429 near the intersection of Rt. 31.

Don't miss the opportunity to catch Alicia in action. And be sure to enjoy the rich
conversation after the show.

For more information:
Don Thompson, Rotary Club of Niagara County-Central 693-1946
or call Rotary Phone #: 693-6140
Jen Watson Ruth - Masters of the Chainsaw - 888-242-4672